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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 541.12 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 541.12 and 264.48 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 541.12 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/541.12 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 541.12 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 143,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,115.42/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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