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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.13, 495.33 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.13, 495.33 and 290.04 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.13 : 495.33 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.13/495.33 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.13x = 495.33 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.13x = 143,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,665.51/360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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