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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 543.30 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 543.30 and 290.56 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 543.30 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/543.30 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 543.30 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 157,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,861.25/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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