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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 544.78 and 241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 544.78 and 241.69 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 544.78 = 241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/544.78 = 241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 544.78 × 241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 131,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,667.88/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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