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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 547.20 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 547.20 and 310.80 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 547.20 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/547.20 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 547.20 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 170,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,069.76/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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