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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 504.68 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 504.68 and 292.24 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 504.68 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/504.68 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 504.68 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 147,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,487.68/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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