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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 549.32 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 549.32 and 273.71 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 549.32 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/549.32 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 549.32 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 150,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,354.38/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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