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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.26, 552.21 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.26, 552.21 and 291.13 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.26 : 552.21 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.26/552.21 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.26x = 552.21 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.26x = 160,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,764.90/368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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