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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.29, 540.84 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.29, 540.84 and 300.11 is: 450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.29 : 540.84 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.29/540.84 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.29x = 540.84 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.29x = 162,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,311.49/360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.50

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