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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 541.91 and 306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 541.91 and 306.61 is: 459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 541.91 = 306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/541.91 = 306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 541.91 × 306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 166,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,154.44/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.50

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