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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 540.32 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 540.32 and 302.54 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 540.32 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/540.32 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 540.32 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 163,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,465.90/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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