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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 555.46 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 555.46 and 241.04 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 555.46 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/555.46 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 555.46 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 133,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,888.86/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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