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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 544.68 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 544.68 and 241.68 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 544.68 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/544.68 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 544.68 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 131,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,638.26/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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