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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 545.54 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 545.54 and 282.50 is: 423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 545.54 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/545.54 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 545.54 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 154,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,115.05/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.35

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