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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.29, 543.84 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.29, 543.84 and 302.11 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.29 : 543.84 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.29/543.84 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.29x = 543.84 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.29x = 164,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,299.50/362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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