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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 542.19 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 542.19 and 304.48 is: 456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 542.19 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/542.19 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 542.19 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 165,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,083.30/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.16

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