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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.94, 554.19 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.94, 554.19 and 296.97 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.94 : 554.19 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.94/554.19 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.94x = 554.19 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.94x = 164,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,577.80/369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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