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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 545.17 and 276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 545.17 and 276.79 is: 414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 545.17 = 276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/545.17 = 276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 545.17 × 276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 150,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,893.49/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.89

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