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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 548.55 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 548.55 and 274.47 is: 411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 548.55 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/548.55 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 548.55 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 150,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,558.46/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.90

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