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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.26, 540.16 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.26, 540.16 and 277.78 is: 416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.26 : 540.16 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.26/540.16 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.26x = 540.16 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.26x = 150,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,045.64/360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.49

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