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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 500.76 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 500.76 and 293.12 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 500.76 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/500.76 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 500.76 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 146,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,782.77/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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