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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 547.56 and 312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 547.56 and 312.63 is: 469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 547.56 = 312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/547.56 = 312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 547.56 × 312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 171,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,183.68/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.55

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