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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 546.64 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 546.64 and 273.12 is: 409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 546.64 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/546.64 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 546.64 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 149,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,298.32/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.71

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