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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 509.28 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 509.28 and 290.48 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 509.28 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/509.28 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 509.28 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 147,935.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,935.65/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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