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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 501.69 and 294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 501.69 and 294.07 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 501.69 = 294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/501.69 = 294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 501.69 × 294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 147,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,531.98/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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