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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 545.16 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 545.16 and 290.19 is: 434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 545.16 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/545.16 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 545.16 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 158,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,199.98/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.95

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