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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 556.80 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 556.80 and 290.16 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 556.80 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/556.80 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 556.80 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 161,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,561.09/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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