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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 541.61 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 541.61 and 300.65 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 541.61 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/541.61 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 541.61 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 162,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,835.05/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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