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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.32, 540.57 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.32, 540.57 and 187.04 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.32 : 540.57 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.32/540.57 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.32x = 540.57 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.32x = 101,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,110.27/360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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