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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 542.16 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 542.16 and 207.57 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 542.16 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/542.16 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 542.16 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 112,536.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,536.15/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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