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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 554.39 and 292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 554.39 and 292.61 is: 438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 554.39 = 292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/554.39 = 292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 554.39 × 292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 162,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,222.72/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.48

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