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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 542.85 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 542.85 and 207.80 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 542.85 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/542.85 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 542.85 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 112,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,804.23/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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