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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 546.09 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 546.09 and 295.71 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 546.09 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/546.09 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 546.09 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 161,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,484.27/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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