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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.95, 505.23 and 291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.95, 505.23 and 291.97 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.95 : 505.23 = 291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.95/505.23 = 291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.95x = 505.23 × 291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.95x = 147,512.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,512.00/365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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