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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 551.69 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 551.69 and 291.11 is: 436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 551.69 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/551.69 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 551.69 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 160,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,602.40/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.11

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