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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 500.60 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 500.60 and 292.38 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 500.60 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/500.60 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 500.60 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 146,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,365.43/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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