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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 545.64 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 545.64 and 276.48 is: 413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 545.64 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/545.64 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 545.64 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 150,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,857.51/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.80

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