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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 545.67 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 545.67 and 241.83 is: 362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 545.67 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/545.67 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 545.67 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 131,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,959.38/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.57

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