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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 545.77 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 545.77 and 290.80 is: 435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 545.77 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/545.77 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 545.77 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 158,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,709.92/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.49

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