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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 545.68 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 545.68 and 272.88 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 545.68 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/545.68 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 545.68 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 148,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,905.16/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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