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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 546.76 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 546.76 and 234.43 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 546.76 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/546.76 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 546.76 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 128,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,176.95/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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