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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 544.80 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 544.80 and 302.40 is: 453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 544.80 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/544.80 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 544.80 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 164,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,747.52/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.10

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