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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 545.55 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 545.55 and 273.73 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 545.55 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/545.55 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 545.55 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 149,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,333.40/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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