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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.67, 552.57 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.67, 552.57 and 291.32 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.67 : 552.57 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.67/552.57 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.67x = 552.57 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.67x = 160,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,974.69/368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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