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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 542.21 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 542.21 and 300.65 is: 450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 542.21 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/542.21 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 542.21 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 163,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,015.44/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.97

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