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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 545.78 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 545.78 and 303.03 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 545.78 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/545.78 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 545.78 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 165,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,386.20/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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