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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 546.65 and 309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 546.65 and 309.07 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 546.65 = 309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/546.65 = 309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 546.65 × 309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 168,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,950.34/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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