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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.38, 547.32 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.38, 547.32 and 304.31 is: 455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.38 : 547.32 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.38/547.32 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.38x = 547.32 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.38x = 166,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,554.95/365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.85

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