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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 546.82 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 546.82 and 292.04 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 546.82 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/546.82 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 546.82 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 159,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,693.31/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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