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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 544.32 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 544.32 and 305.94 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 544.32 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/544.32 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 544.32 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 166,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,529.26/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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