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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 540.62 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 540.62 and 312.24 is: 467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 540.62 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/540.62 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 540.62 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 168,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,803.19/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.52

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