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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.44, 503.68 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.44, 503.68 and 291.52 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.44 : 503.68 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.44/503.68 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.44x = 503.68 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.44x = 146,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,832.79/365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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