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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 502.97 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 502.97 and 291.30 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 502.97 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/502.97 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 502.97 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 146,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,513.70/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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