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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.34, 548.27 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.34, 548.27 and 274.28 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.34 : 548.27 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.34/548.27 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.34x = 548.27 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.34x = 150,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,381.55/365.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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