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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.69, 546.45 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.69, 546.45 and 277.90 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.69 : 546.45 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.69/546.45 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.69x = 546.45 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.69x = 151,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,858.46/364.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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