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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 544.88 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 544.88 and 313.59 is: 468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 544.88 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/544.88 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 544.88 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 170,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,868.92/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.39

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