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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 546.34 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 546.34 and 273.30 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 546.34 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/546.34 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 546.34 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 149,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,314.72/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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