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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 540.27 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 540.27 and 303.72 is: 453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 540.27 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/540.27 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 540.27 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 164,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,090.80/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.24

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