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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 540.30 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 540.30 and 316.56 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 540.30 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/540.30 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 540.30 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 171,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,037.37/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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