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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.89, 541.77 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.89, 541.77 and 300.74 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.89 : 541.77 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.89/541.77 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.89x = 541.77 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.89x = 162,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,929.20/361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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