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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.41 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.41 and 302.61 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.41 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.41 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.41 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 164,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,743.91/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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