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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 501.71 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 501.71 and 290.16 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 501.71 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/501.71 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 501.71 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 145,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,574.72/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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