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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 552.59 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 552.59 and 291.33 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 552.59 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/552.59 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 552.59 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 160,986.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,986.04/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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