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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 546.74 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 546.74 and 300.27 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 546.74 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/546.74 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 546.74 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 164,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,165.38/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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