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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 551.49 and 295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 551.49 and 295.17 is: 442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 551.49 = 295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/551.49 = 295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 551.49 × 295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 162,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,783.30/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.26

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