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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.35, 552.52 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.35, 552.52 and 296.66 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.35 : 552.52 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.35/552.52 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.35x = 552.52 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.35x = 163,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,912.34/368.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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