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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 539.33 and 302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 539.33 and 302.05 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 539.33 = 302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/539.33 = 302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 539.33 × 302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 162,904.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,904.63/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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