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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 546.48 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 546.48 and 283.18 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 546.48 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/546.48 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 546.48 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 154,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,752.21/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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