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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 541.11 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 541.11 and 308.88 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 541.11 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/541.11 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 541.11 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 167,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,138.06/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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