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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 545.95 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 545.95 and 291.47 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 545.95 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/545.95 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 545.95 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 159,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,123.86/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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