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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 544.14 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 544.14 and 276.81 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 544.14 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/544.14 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 544.14 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 150,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,623.39/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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