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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.21, 538.83 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.21, 538.83 and 302.52 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.21 : 538.83 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.21/538.83 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.21x = 538.83 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.21x = 163,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,006.85/360.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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