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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 541.32 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 541.32 and 303.94 is: 455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 541.32 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/541.32 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 541.32 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 164,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,528.80/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.33

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