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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 541.94 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 541.94 and 304.61 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 541.94 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/541.94 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 541.94 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 165,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,076.11/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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