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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 552.27 and 295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 552.27 and 295.36 is: 442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 552.27 = 295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/552.27 = 295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 552.27 × 295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 163,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,118.47/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.22

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