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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 500.96 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 500.96 and 296.89 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 500.96 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/500.96 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 500.96 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 148,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,729.50/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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