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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 546.14 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 546.14 and 272.04 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 546.14 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/546.14 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 546.14 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 148,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,571.93/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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