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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 540.81 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 540.81 and 317.88 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 540.81 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/540.81 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 540.81 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 171,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,912.68/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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