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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 508.41 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 508.41 and 291.42 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 508.41 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/508.41 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 508.41 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 148,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,160.84/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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