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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 540.08 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 540.08 and 315.64 is: 472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 540.08 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/540.08 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 540.08 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 170,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,470.85/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.53

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