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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 502.95 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 502.95 and 291.30 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 502.95 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/502.95 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 502.95 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 146,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,509.34/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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