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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 552.52 and 295.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 552.52 and 295.53 is: 442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 552.52 = 295.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/552.52 = 295.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 552.52 × 295.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 163,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,286.24/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.51

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