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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 545.82 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 545.82 and 312.76 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 545.82 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/545.82 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 545.82 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 170,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,710.66/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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