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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.89, 506.33 and 293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.89, 506.33 and 293.73 is: 405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.89 : 506.33 = 293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.89/506.33 = 293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.89x = 506.33 × 293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.89x = 148,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,722.84/366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.37

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