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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.64, 547.64 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.64, 547.64 and 278.56 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.64 : 547.64 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.64/547.64 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.64x = 547.64 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.64x = 152,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,550.60/365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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