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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.57, 541.14 and 318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.57, 541.14 and 318.37 is: 476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.57 : 541.14 = 318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.57/541.14 = 318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.57x = 541.14 × 318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.57x = 172,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,282.74/361.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.49

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