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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 545.99 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 545.99 and 312.02 is: 467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 545.99 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/545.99 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 545.99 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 170,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,355.51/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.56

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