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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.80 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.80 and 277.92 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.80 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.80 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.80 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 151,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,410.82/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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