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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 540.60 and 274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 540.60 and 274.77 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 540.60 = 274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/540.60 = 274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 540.60 × 274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 148,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,540.66/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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