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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 503.40 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 503.40 and 290.63 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 503.40 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/503.40 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 503.40 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 146,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,303.14/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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