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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.01, 541.66 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.01, 541.66 and 274.86 is: 412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.01 : 541.66 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.01/541.66 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.01x = 541.66 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.01x = 148,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,878.98/361.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.40

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