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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 546.51 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 546.51 and 291.30 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 546.51 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/546.51 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 546.51 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 159,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,198.36/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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