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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.04 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.04 and 318.54 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.04 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.04 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.04 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 173,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,617.04/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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