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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 542.82 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 542.82 and 307.82 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 542.82 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/542.82 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 542.82 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 167,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,088.14/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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