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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 501.66 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 501.66 and 290.28 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 501.66 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/501.66 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 501.66 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 145,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,621.86/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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