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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 504.50 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 504.50 and 295.65 is: 407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 504.50 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/504.50 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 504.50 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 149,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,153.95/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.92

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