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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.36, 1,311.56 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.36, 1,311.56 and 361 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.36 : 1,311.56 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.36/1,311.56 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.36x = 1,311.56 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.36x = 473,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,473.16/874.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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