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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 543.06 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 543.06 and 291.24 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 543.06 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/543.06 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 543.06 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 158,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,160.79/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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