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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.86, 548.31 and 273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.86, 548.31 and 273.83 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.86 : 548.31 = 273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.86/548.31 = 273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.86x = 548.31 × 273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.86x = 150,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,143.73/365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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