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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 538.70 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 538.70 and 307.98 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 538.70 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/538.70 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 538.70 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 165,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,907.29/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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