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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.87, 552.96 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.87, 552.96 and 292.33 is: 438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.87 : 552.96 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.87/552.96 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.87x = 552.96 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.87x = 161,645.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,645.20/368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.22

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