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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.28 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.28 and 243.54 is: 364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.28 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.28 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.28 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 133,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,040.42/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.99

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