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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 547.53 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 547.53 and 241.61 is: 362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 547.53 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/547.53 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 547.53 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 132,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,288.72/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.49

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