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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 546.51 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 546.51 and 315.47 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 546.51 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/546.51 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 546.51 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 172,407.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,407.51/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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