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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 555.12 and 293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 555.12 and 293.85 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 555.12 = 293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/555.12 = 293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 555.12 × 293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 163,122.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,122.01/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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