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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 505.99 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 505.99 and 296.93 is: 409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 505.99 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/505.99 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 505.99 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 150,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,243.61/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.47

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