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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 547.20 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 547.20 and 273.18 is: 409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 547.20 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/547.20 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 547.20 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 149,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,484.10/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.90

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