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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 542.60 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 542.60 and 207.60 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 542.60 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/542.60 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 542.60 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 112,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,643.76/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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