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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 548.12 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 548.12 and 300.11 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 548.12 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/548.12 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 548.12 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 164,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,492.61/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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