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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 542.22 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 542.22 and 263.08 is: 394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 542.22 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/542.22 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 542.22 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 142,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,647.24/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.64

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