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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.99, 503.47 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.99, 503.47 and 295.06 is: 406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.99 : 503.47 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.99/503.47 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.99x = 503.47 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.99x = 148,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,550.13/364.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.99

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