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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 540.33 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 540.33 and 303.23 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 540.33 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/540.33 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 540.33 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 163,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,841.56/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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