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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.47, 539.78 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.47, 539.78 and 302.56 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 539.78 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/539.78 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 539.78 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 163,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,312.97/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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