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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 541.85 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 541.85 and 207.55 is: 311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 541.85 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/541.85 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 541.85 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 112,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,460.97/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.08

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