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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 545.40 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 545.40 and 291.96 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 545.40 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/545.40 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 545.40 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 159,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,234.98/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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