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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 540.72 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 540.72 and 314.40 is: 469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 540.72 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/540.72 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 540.72 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 170,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,002.37/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.10

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