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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.43, 538.40 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.43, 538.40 and 290.58 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.43 : 538.40 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.43/538.40 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.43x = 538.40 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.43x = 156,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,449.00/359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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