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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 542.97 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 542.97 and 305.57 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 542.97 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/542.97 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 542.97 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 165,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,916.70/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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