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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.21, 540.33 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.21, 540.33 and 303.52 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.21 : 540.33 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.21/540.33 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.21x = 540.33 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.21x = 164,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,000.96/361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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