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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 540.81 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 540.81 and 300.60 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 540.81 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/540.81 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 540.81 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 162,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,567.49/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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