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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.85, 557.37 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.85, 557.37 and 290.49 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.85 : 557.37 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.85/557.37 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.85x = 557.37 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.85x = 161,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,910.41/371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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