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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 541.89 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 541.89 and 316.14 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 541.89 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/541.89 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 541.89 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 171,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,313.10/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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