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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 547.08 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 547.08 and 104.79 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 547.08 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/547.08 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 547.08 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 57,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,328.51/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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