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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 545.80 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 545.80 and 283.04 is: 423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 545.80 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/545.80 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 545.80 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 154,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,483.23/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.57

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