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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.27, 542.50 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.27, 542.50 and 316.01 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.27 : 542.50 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.27/542.50 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.27x = 542.50 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.27x = 171,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,431.92/361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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