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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.75, 549.94 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.75, 549.94 and 293.47 is: 442.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.75 : 549.94 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.75/549.94 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.75x = 549.94 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.75x = 161,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,390.89/364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.47

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