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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.53, 537.81 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.53, 537.81 and 290.18 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.53 : 537.81 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.53/537.81 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.53x = 537.81 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.53x = 156,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,061.96/358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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