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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 546.13 and 309.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 546.13 and 309.31 is: 464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 546.13 = 309.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/546.13 = 309.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 546.13 × 309.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 168,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,923.47/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.48

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