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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.20, 539.61 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.20, 539.61 and 302.31 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.20 : 539.61 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.20/539.61 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.20x = 539.61 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.20x = 163,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,129.50/360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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