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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.44, 546.52 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.44, 546.52 and 274.20 is: 410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.44 : 546.52 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.44/546.52 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.44x = 546.52 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.44x = 149,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,855.78/365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.07

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