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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 539.72 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 539.72 and 273.45 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 539.72 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/539.72 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 539.72 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 147,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,586.43/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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