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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 542.94 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 542.94 and 290.14 is: 434.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 542.94 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/542.94 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 542.94 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 157,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,528.61/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.56

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