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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 547.26 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 547.26 and 313.96 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 547.26 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/547.26 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 547.26 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 171,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,817.75/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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