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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.69, 542.53 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.69, 542.53 and 87.78 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.69 : 542.53 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.69/542.53 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.69x = 542.53 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.69x = 47,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,623.28/361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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