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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 550.83 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 550.83 and 293.56 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 550.83 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/550.83 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 550.83 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 161,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,701.38/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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