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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 545.82 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 545.82 and 272.58 is: 409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 545.82 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/545.82 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 545.82 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 148,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,779.62/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.05

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