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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 542.07 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 542.07 and 313.50 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 542.07 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/542.07 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 542.07 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 169,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,938.95/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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