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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 542.97 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 542.97 and 290.30 is: 435.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 542.97 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/542.97 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 542.97 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 157,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,621.48/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.44

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