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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 540.64 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 540.64 and 301.88 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 540.64 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/540.64 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 540.64 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 163,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,208.40/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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