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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.46, 553.11 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.46, 553.11 and 296.56 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.46 : 553.11 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.46/553.11 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.46x = 553.11 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.46x = 164,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,030.30/369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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