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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.33, 506.04 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.33, 506.04 and 292.56 is: 404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.33 : 506.04 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.33/506.04 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.33x = 506.04 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.33x = 148,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,047.06/366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.14

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