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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 504.02 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 504.02 and 291.44 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 504.02 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/504.02 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 504.02 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 146,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,891.59/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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