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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 542.50 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 542.50 and 275.33 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 542.50 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/542.50 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 542.50 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 149,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,367.19/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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