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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 543.76 and 307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 543.76 and 307.52 is: 462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 543.76 = 307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/543.76 = 307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 543.76 × 307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 167,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,217.08/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.54

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