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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.45, 545.91 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.45, 545.91 and 273.02 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.45 : 545.91 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.45/545.91 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.45x = 545.91 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.45x = 149,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,046.40/364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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