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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 545.76 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 545.76 and 278.20 is: 416.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 545.76 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/545.76 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 545.76 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 151,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,830.43/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.51

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