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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 543.72 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 543.72 and 292.91 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 543.72 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/543.72 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 543.72 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 159,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,261.03/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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