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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.17 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.17 and 276.59 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.17 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.17 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.17 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 150,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,510.30/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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