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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 545.96 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 545.96 and 271.80 is: 407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 545.96 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/545.96 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 545.96 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 148,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,390.57/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.03

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