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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 543.04 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 543.04 and 302.12 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 543.04 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/543.04 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 543.04 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 164,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,063.24/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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