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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 546.44 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 546.44 and 277.90 is: 416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 546.44 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/546.44 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 546.44 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 151,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,855.68/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.39

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