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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 545.56 and 306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 545.56 and 306.73 is: 459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 545.56 = 306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/545.56 = 306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 545.56 × 306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 167,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,339.62/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.53

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