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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 507.30 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 507.30 and 290.32 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 507.30 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/507.30 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 507.30 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 147,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,279.34/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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