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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 545.22 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 545.22 and 291.79 is: 437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 545.22 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/545.22 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 545.22 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 159,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,089.74/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.70

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