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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 503.04 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 503.04 and 294.36 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 503.04 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/503.04 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 503.04 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 148,074.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,074.85/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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