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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 544.10 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 544.10 and 305.37 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 544.10 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/544.10 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 544.10 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 166,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,150.29/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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