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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 543.26 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 543.26 and 304.86 is: 456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 543.26 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/543.26 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 543.26 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 165,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,618.24/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.55

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