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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 541.53 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 541.53 and 206.91 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 541.53 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/541.53 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 541.53 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 112,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,047.97/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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