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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.53, 548.57 and 273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.53, 548.57 and 273.21 is: 410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.53 : 548.57 = 273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.53/548.57 = 273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.53x = 548.57 × 273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.53x = 149,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,874.81/365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.02

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