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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 544.37 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 544.37 and 312.56 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 544.37 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/544.37 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 544.37 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 170,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,144.00/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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