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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.01, 541.98 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.01, 541.98 and 309.98 is: 465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.01 : 541.98 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.01/541.98 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.01x = 541.98 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.01x = 168,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,002.96/361.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.37

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