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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 553.76 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 553.76 and 292.34 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 553.76 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/553.76 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 553.76 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 161,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,886.20/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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