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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 552.44 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 552.44 and 290.92 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 552.44 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/552.44 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 552.44 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 160,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,715.84/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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