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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 547.32 and 310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 547.32 and 310.82 is: 466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 547.32 = 310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/547.32 = 310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 547.32 × 310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 170,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,118.00/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.61

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