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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 545.93 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 545.93 and 303.53 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 545.93 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/545.93 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 545.93 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 165,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,701.89/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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