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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 544.80 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 544.80 and 290.07 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 544.80 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/544.80 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 544.80 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 158,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,030.14/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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