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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 539.88 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 539.88 and 273.60 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 539.88 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/539.88 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 539.88 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 147,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,711.17/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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