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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.09, 505.86 and 293.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.09, 505.86 and 293.01 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.09 : 505.86 = 293.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.09/505.86 = 293.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.09x = 505.86 × 293.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.09x = 148,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,222.04/366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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