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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.77, 549.60 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.77, 549.60 and 275.05 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.77 : 549.60 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.77/549.60 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.77x = 549.60 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.77x = 151,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,167.48/365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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