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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 545.11 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 545.11 and 277.21 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 545.11 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/545.11 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 545.11 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 151,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,109.94/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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