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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.55, 497.85 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.55, 497.85 and 290.39 is: 400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.55 : 497.85 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.55/497.85 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.55x = 497.85 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.55x = 144,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,567.08/360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.96

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