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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 543.80 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 543.80 and 290.04 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 543.80 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/543.80 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 543.80 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 157,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,723.75/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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