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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 503.10 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 503.10 and 295.02 is: 406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 503.10 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/503.10 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 503.10 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 148,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,424.56/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.80

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