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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 545.40 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 545.40 and 272.16 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 545.40 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/545.40 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 545.40 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 148,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,436.06/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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