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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 549.42 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 549.42 and 274.93 is: 413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 549.42 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/549.42 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 549.42 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 151,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,047.92/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.10

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