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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 544.42 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 544.42 and 300.94 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 544.42 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/544.42 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 544.42 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 163,836.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,836.84/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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