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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 546.48 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 546.48 and 243.03 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 546.48 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/546.48 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 546.48 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 132,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,811.03/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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