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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 547.86 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 547.86 and 243.74 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 547.86 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/547.86 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 547.86 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 133,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,535.40/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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