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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 503.36 and 294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 503.36 and 294.38 is: 406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 503.36 = 294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/503.36 = 294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 503.36 × 294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 148,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,179.12/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.46

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