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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 545.48 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 545.48 and 303.22 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 545.48 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/545.48 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 545.48 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 165,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,400.45/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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