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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 547.12 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 547.12 and 292.08 is: 438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 547.12 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/547.12 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 547.12 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 159,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802.81/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.54

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