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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 546.18 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 546.18 and 318.52 is: 477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 546.18 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/546.18 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 546.18 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 173,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,969.25/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.74

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