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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 540.49 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 540.49 and 292.02 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 540.49 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/540.49 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 540.49 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 157,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,833.89/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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