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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.03, 547.82 and 272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.03, 547.82 and 272.71 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.03 : 547.82 = 272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.03/547.82 = 272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.03x = 547.82 × 272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.03x = 149,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,395.99/365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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