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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 541.46 and 284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 541.46 and 284.97 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 541.46 = 284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/541.46 = 284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 541.46 × 284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 154,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,298.43/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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