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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 547.29 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 547.29 and 104.81 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 547.29 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/547.29 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 547.29 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 57,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,360.78/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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