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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 551.85 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 551.85 and 290.84 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 551.85 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/551.85 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 551.85 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 160,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,495.84/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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