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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 541.60 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 541.60 and 207.02 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 541.60 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/541.60 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 541.60 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 112,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,122.03/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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