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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 552.42 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 552.42 and 296.73 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 552.42 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/552.42 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 552.42 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 163,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,919.59/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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