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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 541.11 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 541.11 and 304.32 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 541.11 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/541.11 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 541.11 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 164,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,670.60/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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