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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 539.37 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 539.37 and 274.12 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 539.37 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/539.37 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 539.37 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 147,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,850.76/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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