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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 544.98 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 544.98 and 319.34 is: 477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 544.98 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/544.98 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 544.98 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 174,033.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,033.91/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.67

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