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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 543.64 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 543.64 and 301.20 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 543.64 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/543.64 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 543.64 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 163,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,744.37/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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