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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 544.60 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 544.60 and 276.40 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 544.60 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/544.60 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 544.60 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 150,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,527.44/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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