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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 546.12 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 546.12 and 272.82 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 546.12 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/546.12 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 546.12 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 148,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,992.46/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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