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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 541.29 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 541.29 and 323.99 is: 485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 541.29 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/541.29 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 541.29 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 175,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,376.13/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.06

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