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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 541.32 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 541.32 and 207.84 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 541.32 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/541.32 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 541.32 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 112,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,507.95/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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