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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 502.31 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 502.31 and 294.46 is: 406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 502.31 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/502.31 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 502.31 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 147,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,909.68/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.67

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