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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 502.74 and 290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 502.74 and 290.91 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 502.74 = 290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/502.74 = 290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 502.74 × 290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 146,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,252.09/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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