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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 543.38 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 543.38 and 301.80 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 543.38 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/543.38 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 543.38 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 163,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,992.08/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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