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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 545.94 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 545.94 and 309.96 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 545.94 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/545.94 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 545.94 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 169,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,219.56/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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