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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 546.10 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 546.10 and 282.80 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 546.10 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/546.10 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 546.10 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 154,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,437.08/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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