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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 545.11 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 545.11 and 276.86 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 545.11 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/545.11 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 545.11 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 150,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,919.15/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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