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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 541.80 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 541.80 and 284.16 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 541.80 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/541.80 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 541.80 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 153,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,957.89/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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