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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 540.41 and 310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 540.41 and 310.59 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 540.41 = 310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/540.41 = 310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 540.41 × 310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 167,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,844.39/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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