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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 538.82 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 538.82 and 273.74 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 538.82 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/538.82 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 538.82 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 147,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,492.52/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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