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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 506.72 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 506.72 and 293.64 is: 405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 506.72 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/506.72 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 506.72 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 148,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,791.46/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.74

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