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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.53, 544.08 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.53, 544.08 and 302.78 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.53 : 544.08 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.53/544.08 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.53x = 544.08 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.53x = 164,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,736.54/363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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