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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.85, 510.60 and 291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.85, 510.60 and 291.01 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.85 : 510.60 = 291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.85/510.60 = 291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.85x = 510.60 × 291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.85x = 148,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,589.71/369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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