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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 541.02 and 300.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 541.02 and 300.23 is: 449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 541.02 = 300.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/541.02 = 300.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 541.02 × 300.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 162,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,430.43/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.47

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