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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.95, 544.75 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.95, 544.75 and 313.92 is: 468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.95 : 544.75 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.95/544.75 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.95x = 544.75 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.95x = 171,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,007.92/364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.58

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