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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 546.57 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 546.57 and 303.81 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 546.57 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/546.57 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 546.57 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 166,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,053.43/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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