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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 541.98 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 541.98 and 276.36 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 541.98 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/541.98 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 541.98 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 149,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,781.59/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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