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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 544.99 and 309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 544.99 and 309.23 is: 463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 544.99 = 309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/544.99 = 309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 544.99 × 309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 168,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,527.85/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.20

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