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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 592.31 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 592.31 and 361.08 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 592.31 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/592.31 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 592.31 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 213,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,873.86/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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