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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 542.03 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 542.03 and 207.32 is: 311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 542.03 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/542.03 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 542.03 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 112,369.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,369.91/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.02

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