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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.51, 542.43 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.51, 542.43 and 313.06 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.51 : 542.43 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.51/542.43 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.51x = 542.43 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.51x = 169,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,813.14/361.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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