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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 542.57 and 293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 542.57 and 293.31 is: 440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 542.57 = 293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/542.57 = 293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 542.57 × 293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 159,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,139.74/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.07

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