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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 502.65 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 502.65 and 290.76 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 502.65 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/502.65 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 502.65 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 146,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,150.51/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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