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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 539.96 and 290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 539.96 and 290.86 is: 435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 539.96 = 290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/539.96 = 290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 539.96 × 290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 157,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,052.77/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.53

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