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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.66, 538.26 and 291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.66, 538.26 and 291.35 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.66 : 538.26 = 291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.66/538.26 = 291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.66x = 538.26 × 291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.66x = 156,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,819.36/359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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