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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 545.37 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 545.37 and 295.31 is: 442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 545.37 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/545.37 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 545.37 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 161,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,054.58/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.32

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