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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.27, 545.18 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.27, 545.18 and 291.99 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.27 : 545.18 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.27/545.18 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.27x = 545.18 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.27x = 159,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,185.65/363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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