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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.34, 539.82 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.34, 539.82 and 302.94 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.34 : 539.82 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.34/539.82 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.34x = 539.82 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.34x = 163,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,533.07/360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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