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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 542.13 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 542.13 and 207.76 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 542.13 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/542.13 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 542.13 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 112,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,632.93/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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