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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.55, 499.23 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.55, 499.23 and 291.39 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.55 : 499.23 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.55/499.23 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.55x = 499.23 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.55x = 145,470.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,470.63/361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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