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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 544.39 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 544.39 and 301.35 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 544.39 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/544.39 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 544.39 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 164,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,051.93/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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