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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.41, 540.87 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.41, 540.87 and 315.51 is: 472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.41 : 540.87 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.41/540.87 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.41x = 540.87 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.41x = 170,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,649.89/361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.18

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