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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 546.70 and 291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 546.70 and 291.97 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 546.70 = 291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/546.70 = 291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 546.70 × 291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 159,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,615.81/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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