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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 502.61 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 502.61 and 290.45 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 502.61 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/502.61 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 502.61 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 145,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,982.88/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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