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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.73, 551.08 and 290.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.73, 551.08 and 290.35 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.73 : 551.08 = 290.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.73/551.08 = 290.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.73x = 551.08 × 290.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.73x = 160,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,006.73/367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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