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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.23, 541.15 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.23, 541.15 and 279.66 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.23 : 541.15 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.23/541.15 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.23x = 541.15 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.23x = 151,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,339.34/361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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