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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 552.72 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 552.72 and 241.04 is: 361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 552.72 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/552.72 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 552.72 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 133,227.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,227.63/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.56

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