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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 545.04 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 545.04 and 277.68 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 545.04 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/545.04 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 545.04 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 151,346.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,346.71/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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