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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 498.56 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 498.56 and 291.26 is: 402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 498.56 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/498.56 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 498.56 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 145,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,210.59/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.33

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