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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 500.43 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 500.43 and 292.96 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 500.43 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/500.43 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 500.43 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 146,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,605.97/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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