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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 545.14 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 545.14 and 277.10 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 545.14 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/545.14 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 545.14 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 151,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,058.29/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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