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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 553.75 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 553.75 and 292.28 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 553.75 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/553.75 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 553.75 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 161,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,850.70/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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