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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 542.10 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 542.10 and 275.77 is: 412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 542.10 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/542.10 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 542.10 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 149,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,494.92/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.86

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