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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.61, 551.84 and 290.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.61, 551.84 and 290.83 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.61 : 551.84 = 290.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.61/551.84 = 290.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.61x = 551.84 × 290.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.61x = 160,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,491.63/367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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