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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 546.80 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 546.80 and 319.08 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 546.80 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/546.80 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 546.80 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 174,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,472.94/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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