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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 545.30 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 545.30 and 290.71 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 545.30 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/545.30 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 545.30 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 158,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,519.98/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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