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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 545.40 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 545.40 and 302.85 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 545.40 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/545.40 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 545.40 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 165,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,174.39/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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