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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 544.05 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 544.05 and 272.73 is: 408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 544.05 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/544.05 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 544.05 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 148,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,378.76/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.05

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