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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 552.48 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 552.48 and 296.16 is: 443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 552.48 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/552.48 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 552.48 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 163,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,622.48/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.85

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