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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 541.50 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 541.50 and 273.88 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 541.50 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/541.50 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 541.50 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 148,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,306.02/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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