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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.54, 546.57 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.54, 546.57 and 291.90 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.54 : 546.57 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.54/546.57 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.54x = 546.57 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.54x = 159,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,543.78/363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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