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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 544.55 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 544.55 and 291.02 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 544.55 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/544.55 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 544.55 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 158,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,470.76/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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