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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.48, 553.70 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.48, 553.70 and 292.11 is: 437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.48 : 553.70 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.48/553.70 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.48x = 553.70 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.48x = 161,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,739.85/369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.75

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