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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 501.12 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 501.12 and 293.46 is: 404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 501.12 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/501.12 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 501.12 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 147,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,058.68/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.59

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