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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.81, 540.10 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.81, 540.10 and 313.39 is: 467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.81 : 540.10 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.81/540.10 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.81x = 540.10 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.81x = 169,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,261.94/361.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.82

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