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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.80 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.80 and 309.72 is: 464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.80 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.80 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.80 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 168,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,735.46/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.61

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