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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.38, 544.23 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.38, 544.23 and 291.30 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 544.23 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/544.23 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 544.23 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 158,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,534.20/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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