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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.09, 504.72 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.09, 504.72 and 292.26 is: 402.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.09 : 504.72 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.09/504.72 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.09x = 504.72 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.09x = 147,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,509.47/366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.93

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