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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 503.01 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 503.01 and 291.24 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 503.01 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/503.01 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 503.01 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 146,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,496.63/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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