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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 551.96 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 551.96 and 291.75 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 551.96 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/551.96 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 551.96 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 161,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,034.33/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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