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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.92, 553.56 and 295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.92, 553.56 and 295.87 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.92 : 553.56 = 295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.92/553.56 = 295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.92x = 553.56 × 295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.92x = 163,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,781.80/368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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