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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 545.94 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 545.94 and 255.46 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 545.94 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/545.94 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 545.94 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 139,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,465.83/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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