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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 545.63 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 545.63 and 302.49 is: 453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 545.63 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/545.63 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 545.63 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 165,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,048.37/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.69

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