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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 544.50 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 544.50 and 302.88 is: 455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 544.50 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/544.50 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 544.50 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 164,918.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,918.16/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.05

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