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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 541.04 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 541.04 and 207.01 is: 310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 541.04 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/541.04 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 541.04 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 111,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,999.66/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.27

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