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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.69, 541.03 and 86.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.69, 541.03 and 86.78 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.69 : 541.03 = 86.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.69/541.03 = 86.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.69x = 541.03 × 86.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.69x = 46,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,950.60/360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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