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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 540.72 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 540.72 and 291.90 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 540.72 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/540.72 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 540.72 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 157,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,836.17/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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