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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 491.03 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 491.03 and 290.30 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 491.03 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/491.03 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 491.03 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 142,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,544.56/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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