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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 541.90 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 541.90 and 263.75 is: 395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 541.90 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/541.90 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 541.90 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 142,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,926.13/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.74

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