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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 545.71 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 545.71 and 273.06 is: 409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 545.71 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/545.71 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 545.71 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 149,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,011.57/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.05

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