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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 546.66 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 546.66 and 273.75 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 546.66 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/546.66 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 546.66 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 149,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,648.18/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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