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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 545.34 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 545.34 and 308.56 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 545.34 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/545.34 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 545.34 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 168,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,270.11/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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