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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 544.98 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 544.98 and 240.41 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 544.98 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/544.98 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 544.98 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 131,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,020.61/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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