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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 547.46 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 547.46 and 315.84 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 547.46 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/547.46 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 547.46 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 172,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,909.77/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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