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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 541.41 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 541.41 and 264.94 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 541.41 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/541.41 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 541.41 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 143,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,441.17/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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