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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.32 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.32 and 277.44 is: 415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.32 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.32 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.32 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 151,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,016.14/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.61

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