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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.71, 541.31 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.71, 541.31 and 196.52 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.71 : 541.31 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.71/541.31 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.71x = 541.31 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.71x = 106,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,374.55/360.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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