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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.39, 541.58 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.39, 541.58 and 207.09 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.39 : 541.58 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.39/541.58 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.39x = 541.58 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.39x = 112,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,152.06/361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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