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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 541.17 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 541.17 and 273.66 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 541.17 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/541.17 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 541.17 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 148,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,096.58/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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