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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 533.40 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 533.40 and 290.96 is: 436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 533.40 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/533.40 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 533.40 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 155,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,198.06/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.83

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