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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 545.40 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 545.40 and 313.32 is: 468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 545.40 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/545.40 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 545.40 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 170,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,884.73/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.74

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