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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 545.54 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 545.54 and 272.97 is: 408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 545.54 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/545.54 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 545.54 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 148,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,914.69/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.55

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