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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 504.50 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 504.50 and 292.05 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 504.50 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/504.50 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 504.50 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 147,339.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,339.23/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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