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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.33, 504.68 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.33, 504.68 and 290.88 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.33 : 504.68 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.33/504.68 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.33x = 504.68 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.33x = 146,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,799.86/365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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