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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.99, 543.67 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.99, 543.67 and 276.19 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.99 : 543.67 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.99/543.67 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.99x = 543.67 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.99x = 150,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,156.22/362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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