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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 507.36 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 507.36 and 294.60 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 507.36 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/507.36 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 507.36 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 149,468.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,468.26/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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