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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 545.69 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 545.69 and 310.86 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 545.69 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/545.69 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 545.69 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 169,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,631.64/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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