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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 539.16 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 539.16 and 304.08 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 539.16 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/539.16 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 539.16 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 163,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,947.77/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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