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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 545.92 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 545.92 and 277.52 is: 415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 545.92 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/545.92 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 545.92 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 151,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,503.72/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.85

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