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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 503.03 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 503.03 and 294.67 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 503.03 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/503.03 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 503.03 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 148,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,227.42/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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