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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 541.26 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 541.26 and 275.20 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 541.26 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/541.26 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 541.26 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 148,953.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,953.40/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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