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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 541.10 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 541.10 and 312.14 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 541.10 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/541.10 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 541.10 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 168,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,894.69/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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