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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 541.48 and 304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 541.48 and 304.57 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 541.48 = 304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/541.48 = 304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 541.48 × 304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 164,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,918.56/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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