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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 503.31 and 290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 503.31 and 290.57 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 503.31 = 290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/503.31 = 290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 503.31 × 290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 146,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,247.25/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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