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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 544.56 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 544.56 and 302.40 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 544.56 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/544.56 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 544.56 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 164,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,674.94/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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