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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.47, 503.61 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.47, 503.61 and 291.39 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.47 : 503.61 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.47/503.61 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.47x = 503.61 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.47x = 146,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,742.94/364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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