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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 545.82 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 545.82 and 305.02 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 545.82 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/545.82 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 545.82 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 166,484.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,484.20/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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