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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 547.44 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 547.44 and 104.94 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 547.44 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/547.44 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 547.44 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 57,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,448.35/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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