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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 545.82 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 545.82 and 271.86 is: 406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 545.82 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/545.82 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 545.82 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 148,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,386.63/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.83

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