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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 544.95 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 544.95 and 272.04 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 544.95 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/544.95 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 544.95 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 148,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,248.20/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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