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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.82, 550.65 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.82, 550.65 and 290.24 is: 434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.82 : 550.65 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.82/550.65 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.82x = 550.65 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.82x = 159,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,820.66/367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.51

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