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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.67, 546.38 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.67, 546.38 and 304.13 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.67 : 546.38 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.67/546.38 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.67x = 546.38 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.67x = 166,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,170.55/363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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