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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 541.38 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 541.38 and 207.29 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 541.38 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/541.38 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 541.38 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 112,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,224.79/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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