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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 541.05 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 541.05 and 281.16 is: 420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 541.05 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/541.05 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 541.05 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 152,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,121.62/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.95

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