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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 547.91 and 277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 547.91 and 277.79 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 547.91 = 277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/547.91 = 277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 547.91 × 277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 152,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,203.92/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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