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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 539.43 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 539.43 and 307.53 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 539.43 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/539.43 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 539.43 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 165,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,889.75/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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