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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 547.20 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 547.20 and 182.36 is: 273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 547.20 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/547.20 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 547.20 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 99,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,787.39/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.71

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