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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 540.77 and 296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 540.77 and 296.26 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 540.77 = 296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/540.77 = 296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 540.77 × 296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 160,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,208.52/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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