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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.95, 504.11 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.95, 504.11 and 295.27 is: 407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.95 : 504.11 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.95/504.11 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.95x = 504.11 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.95x = 148,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,848.56/364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.86

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