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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.96, 551.32 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.96, 551.32 and 295.04 is: 442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.96 : 551.32 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.96/551.32 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.96x = 551.32 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.96x = 162,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,661.45/367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.06

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