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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 555.62 and 293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 555.62 and 293.31 is: 439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 555.62 = 293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/555.62 = 293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 555.62 × 293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 162,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,967.44/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.82

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