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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.83, 543.03 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.83, 543.03 and 300 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.83 : 543.03 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.83/543.03 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.83x = 543.03 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.83x = 162,909
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,909/361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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