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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.27, 546.89 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.27, 546.89 and 304.20 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.27 : 546.89 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.27/546.89 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.27x = 546.89 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.27x = 166,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,362.42/365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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