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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 501.54 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 501.54 and 292.84 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 501.54 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/501.54 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 501.54 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 146,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,870.97/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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