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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 544.24 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 544.24 and 276.44 is: 414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 544.24 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/544.24 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 544.24 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 150,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,449.71/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.96

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