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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 502.56 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 502.56 and 290.96 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 502.56 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/502.56 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 502.56 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 146,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,224.86/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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