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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.80, 553.72 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.80, 553.72 and 296.34 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.80 : 553.72 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.80/553.72 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.80x = 553.72 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.80x = 164,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,089.38/369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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