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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 538.58 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 538.58 and 291.41 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 538.58 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/538.58 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 538.58 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 156,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,943.45/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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