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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 503.01 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 503.01 and 291 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 503.01 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/503.01 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 503.01 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 146,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,375.91/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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