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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 545.54 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 545.54 and 282.89 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 545.54 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/545.54 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 545.54 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 154,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,327.76/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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