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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.61, 542.57 and 319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.61, 542.57 and 319.87 is: 477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.61 : 542.57 = 319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.61/542.57 = 319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.61x = 542.57 × 319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.61x = 173,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,551.87/363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.30

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