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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 545.74 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 545.74 and 277.44 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 545.74 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/545.74 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 545.74 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 151,410.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,410.11/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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