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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 552.69 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 552.69 and 295.97 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 552.69 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/552.69 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 552.69 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 163,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,579.66/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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