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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 543.68 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 543.68 and 276.18 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 543.68 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/543.68 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 543.68 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 150,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,153.54/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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