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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 544.26 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 544.26 and 272.64 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 544.26 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/544.26 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 544.26 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 148,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,387.05/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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