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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 543.31 and 290.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 543.31 and 290.53 is: 435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 543.31 = 290.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/543.31 = 290.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 543.31 × 290.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 157,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,847.85/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.78

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