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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 547.29 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 547.29 and 104.86 is: 157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 547.29 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/547.29 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 547.29 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 57,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,389.51/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.29

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