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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 541.97 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 541.97 and 263.56 is: 394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 541.97 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/541.97 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 541.97 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 142,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,841.61/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.98

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