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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.57, 543.54 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.57, 543.54 and 301.38 is: 451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.57 : 543.54 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.57/543.54 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.57x = 543.54 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.57x = 163,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,812.09/362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.81

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