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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 546.84 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 546.84 and 304.11 is: 456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 546.84 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/546.84 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 546.84 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 166,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,299.51/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.58

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