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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 547.18 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 547.18 and 273.49 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 547.18 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/547.18 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 547.18 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 149,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,646.21/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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