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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.34, 540.27 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.34, 540.27 and 184.54 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.34 : 540.27 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.34/540.27 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.34x = 540.27 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.34x = 99,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,701.43/360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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