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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.13, 546.21 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.13, 546.21 and 277.92 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.13 : 546.21 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.13/546.21 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.13x = 546.21 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.13x = 151,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,802.68/365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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