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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.06, 537.84 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.06, 537.84 and 290.21 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.06 : 537.84 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.06/537.84 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.06x = 537.84 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.06x = 156,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,083.86/359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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