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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.29, 544.93 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.29, 544.93 and 272.46 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.29 : 544.93 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.29/544.93 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.29x = 544.93 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.29x = 148,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,472.99/363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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