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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 546.79 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 546.79 and 287.49 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 546.79 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/546.79 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 546.79 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 157,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,195.99/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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