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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 543.68 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 543.68 and 302.03 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 543.68 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/543.68 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 543.68 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 164,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,206.61/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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