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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 542.48 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 542.48 and 301.22 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 542.48 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/542.48 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 542.48 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 163,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,405.83/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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