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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 504.09 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 504.09 and 291.13 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 504.09 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/504.09 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 504.09 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 146,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,755.72/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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