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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 544.23 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 544.23 and 272.70 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 544.23 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/544.23 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 544.23 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 148,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,411.52/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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