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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.59, 539.42 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.59, 539.42 and 305.40 is: 456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.59 : 539.42 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.59/539.42 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.59x = 539.42 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.59x = 164,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,737.34/360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.86

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