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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 553.82 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 553.82 and 293 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 553.82 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/553.82 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 553.82 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 162,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,269.26/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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