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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 540.09 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 540.09 and 273.69 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 540.09 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/540.09 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 540.09 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 147,817.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,817.23/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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