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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 555.57 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 555.57 and 297.90 is: 447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 555.57 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/555.57 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 555.57 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 165,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,504.30/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.87

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