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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 544.80 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 544.80 and 241.40 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 544.80 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/544.80 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 544.80 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 131,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,514.72/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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