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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.39, 540.07 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.39, 540.07 and 316.95 is: 474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.39 : 540.07 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.39/540.07 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.39x = 540.07 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.39x = 171,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,175.19/360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.97

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