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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 545.97 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 545.97 and 312.81 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 545.97 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/545.97 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 545.97 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 170,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,784.88/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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