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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 546.41 and 234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 546.41 and 234.53 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 546.41 = 234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/546.41 = 234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 546.41 × 234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 128,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,148.36/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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