Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 546 and 302.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363.92, 546 and 302.80 is: 454.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363.92 : 546 = 302.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363.92/546 = 302.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363.92x = 546 × 302.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363.92x = 165,328.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,328.80/363.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454.30
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