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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 550.77 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 550.77 and 290.30 is: 434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 550.77 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/550.77 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 550.77 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 159,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,888.53/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.83

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