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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 551.36 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 551.36 and 295.29 is: 442.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 551.36 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/551.36 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 551.36 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 162,811.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,811.09/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.94

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