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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 542.95 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 542.95 and 304.63 is: 457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 542.95 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/542.95 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 542.95 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 165,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,398.45/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.30

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