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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 509.83 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 509.83 and 290.81 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 509.83 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/509.83 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 509.83 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 148,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,264.21/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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