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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 544.96 and 310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 544.96 and 310.91 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 544.96 = 310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/544.96 = 310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 544.96 × 310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 169,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,430.01/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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