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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 546.64 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 546.64 and 318.68 is: 477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 546.64 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/546.64 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 546.64 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 174,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,203.24/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.48

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