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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 498.08 and 291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 498.08 and 291.19 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 498.08 = 291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/498.08 = 291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 498.08 × 291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 145,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,035.40/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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