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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 541.50 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 541.50 and 303.64 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 541.50 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/541.50 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 541.50 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 164,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,421.06/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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