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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.01, 545.55 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.01, 545.55 and 290.58 is: 435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.01 : 545.55 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.01/545.55 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.01x = 545.55 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.01x = 158,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,525.92/364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.50

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