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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 544.73 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 544.73 and 290.67 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 544.73 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/544.73 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 544.73 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 158,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,335.22/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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