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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 545.70 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 545.70 and 272.44 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 545.70 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/545.70 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 545.70 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 148,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,670.51/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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