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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 542.34 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 542.34 and 301.11 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 542.34 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/542.34 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 542.34 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 163,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,304.00/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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