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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 541.68 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 541.68 and 296.18 is: 443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 541.68 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/541.68 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 541.68 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 160,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,434.78/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.24

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