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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.49, 545.81 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.49, 545.81 and 277.31 is: 415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.49 : 545.81 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.49/545.81 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.49x = 545.81 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.49x = 151,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,354.46/364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.26

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