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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 548.70 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 548.70 and 274.48 is: 411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 548.70 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/548.70 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 548.70 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 150,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,607.18/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.99

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