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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 554.10 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 554.10 and 292.14 is: 438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 554.10 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/554.10 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 554.10 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 161,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,874.77/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.54

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