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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 544.79 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 544.79 and 307 is: 458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 544.79 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/544.79 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 544.79 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 167,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,250.53/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.72

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