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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 505.50 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 505.50 and 292.91 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 505.50 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/505.50 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 505.50 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 148,066.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,066.01/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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