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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 541.67 and 313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 541.67 and 313.81 is: 469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 541.67 = 313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/541.67 = 313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 541.67 × 313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 169,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,981.46/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.58

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