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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.77, 554.69 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.77, 554.69 and 241.25 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.77 : 554.69 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.77/554.69 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.77x = 554.69 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.77x = 133,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,818.96/369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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