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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 545.53 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 545.53 and 276.64 is: 414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 545.53 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/545.53 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 545.53 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 150,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,915.42/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.63

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