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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 503.27 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 503.27 and 290.55 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 503.27 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/503.27 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 503.27 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 146,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,225.10/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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