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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.40, 554.55 and 293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.40, 554.55 and 293.31 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.40 : 554.55 = 293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.40/554.55 = 293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.40x = 554.55 × 293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.40x = 162,655.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,655.06/369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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