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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 544.80 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 544.80 and 291.52 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 544.80 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/544.80 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 544.80 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 158,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,820.10/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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