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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 502.61 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 502.61 and 294.64 is: 406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 502.61 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/502.61 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 502.61 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 148,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,086.28/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.05

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