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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 543.48 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 543.48 and 290.45 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 543.48 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/543.48 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 543.48 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 157,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,851.05/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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