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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.20, 540.44 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.20, 540.44 and 291.43 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.20 : 540.44 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.20/540.44 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.20x = 540.44 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.20x = 157,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,497.73/360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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