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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 546.28 and 310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 546.28 and 310.72 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 546.28 = 310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/546.28 = 310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 546.28 × 310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 169,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,740.12/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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