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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.31, 545.96 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.31, 545.96 and 353.78 is: 530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.31 : 545.96 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.31/545.96 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.31x = 545.96 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.31x = 193,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,145.23/364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.17

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