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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.27, 543.33 and 309.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.27, 543.33 and 309.55 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.27 : 543.33 = 309.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.27/543.33 = 309.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.27x = 543.33 × 309.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.27x = 168,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,187.80/364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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