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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 553.05 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 553.05 and 292.31 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 553.05 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/553.05 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 553.05 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 161,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,662.18/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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