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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 544.44 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 544.44 and 303.96 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 544.44 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/544.44 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 544.44 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 165,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,487.98/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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