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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 541.12 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 541.12 and 104.26 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 541.12 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/541.12 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 541.12 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 56,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,417.17/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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