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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 541.08 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 541.08 and 304.05 is: 454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 541.08 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/541.08 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 541.08 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 164,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,515.37/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.90

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