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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 540.98 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 540.98 and 300.22 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 540.98 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/540.98 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 540.98 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 162,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,413.02/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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