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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 547.44 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 547.44 and 313.56 is: 470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 547.44 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/547.44 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 547.44 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 171,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,655.29/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.96

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