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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 541.97 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 541.97 and 280.18 is: 419.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 541.97 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/541.97 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 541.97 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 151,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,849.15/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.95

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