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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 539.82 and 308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 539.82 and 308.73 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 539.82 = 308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/539.82 = 308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 539.82 × 308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 166,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,658.63/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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