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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 542.50 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 542.50 and 318.57 is: 477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 542.50 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/542.50 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 542.50 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 172,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,821.39/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.67

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