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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 544.95 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 544.95 and 302.72 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 544.95 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/544.95 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 544.95 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 164,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,964.54/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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