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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 542.43 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 542.43 and 361.26 is: 542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 542.43 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/542.43 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 542.43 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 195,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,958.26/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.43

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