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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 543.69 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 543.69 and 305.48 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 543.69 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/543.69 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 543.69 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 166,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,083.70/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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