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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 540.45 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 540.45 and 274.71 is: 412.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 540.45 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/540.45 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 540.45 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 148,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,467.02/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.07

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