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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 548.40 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 548.40 and 273.20 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 548.40 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/548.40 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 548.40 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 149,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,822.88/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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