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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 544.88 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 544.88 and 241.75 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 544.88 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/544.88 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 544.88 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 131,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,725.80/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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