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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 505.26 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 505.26 and 296.40 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 505.26 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/505.26 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 505.26 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 149,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,760.37/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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