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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.83, 541.70 and 307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.83, 541.70 and 307.07 is: 460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.83 : 541.70 = 307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.83/541.70 = 307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.83x = 541.70 × 307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.83x = 166,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,335.58/360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.99

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