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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 506.01 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 506.01 and 293.10 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 506.01 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/506.01 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 506.01 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 148,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,311.53/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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