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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.20, 538.88 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.20, 538.88 and 290.23 is: 434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.20 : 538.88 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.20/538.88 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.20x = 538.88 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.20x = 156,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,399.14/360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.20

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