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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 551.11 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 551.11 and 290.14 is: 435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 551.11 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/551.11 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 551.11 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 159,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,899.06/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.55

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