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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 545.45 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 545.45 and 312.48 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 545.45 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/545.45 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 545.45 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 170,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,440.65/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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