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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 554.72 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 554.72 and 293.09 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 554.72 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/554.72 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 554.72 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 162,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,578.65/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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