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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 546.21 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 546.21 and 277.81 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 546.21 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/546.21 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 546.21 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 151,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,742.28/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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