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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.06, 546.83 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.06, 546.83 and 242.93 is: 363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.06 : 546.83 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.06/546.83 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.06x = 546.83 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.06x = 132,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,839.29/365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.89

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