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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 532.29 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 532.29 and 290.23 is: 435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 532.29 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/532.29 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 532.29 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 154,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,486.53/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.06

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