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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 544.65 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 544.65 and 290.60 is: 435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 544.65 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/544.65 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 544.65 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 158,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,272.57/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.33

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