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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 542.14 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 542.14 and 305.96 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 542.14 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/542.14 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 542.14 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 165,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,873.15/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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