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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 546.50 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 546.50 and 315.48 is: 472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 546.50 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/546.50 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 546.50 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 172,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,409.82/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.51

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