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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 541.41 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 541.41 and 263.64 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 541.41 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/541.41 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 541.41 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 142,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,737.33/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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