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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 545.34 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 545.34 and 282.30 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 545.34 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/545.34 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 545.34 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 153,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,949.48/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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