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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 541.40 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 541.40 and 306.96 is: 459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 541.40 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/541.40 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 541.40 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 166,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,188.14/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.59

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