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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 541.06 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 541.06 and 263.42 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 541.06 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/541.06 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 541.06 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 142,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,526.03/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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