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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 546.36 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 546.36 and 283.44 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 546.36 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/546.36 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 546.36 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 154,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,860.28/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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