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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 541.64 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 541.64 and 300.36 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 541.64 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/541.64 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 541.64 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 162,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,686.99/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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