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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.13 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.13 and 306.48 is: 459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.13 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.13 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.13 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 167,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,071.44/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.11

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