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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 552.08 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 552.08 and 290.64 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 552.08 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/552.08 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 552.08 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 160,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,456.53/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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