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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 547.34 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 547.34 and 241.38 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 547.34 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/547.34 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 547.34 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 132,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,115.72/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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