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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 540.74 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 540.74 and 304.08 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 540.74 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/540.74 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 540.74 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 164,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,428.22/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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