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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.93, 537.65 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.93, 537.65 and 290.08 is: 434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.93 : 537.65 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.93/537.65 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.93x = 537.65 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.93x = 155,961.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,961.51/358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.52

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