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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.23, 547.30 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.23, 547.30 and 273.79 is: 410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.23 : 547.30 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.23/547.30 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.23x = 547.30 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.23x = 149,845.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,845.27/365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.28

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