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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 506.52 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 506.52 and 293.49 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 506.52 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/506.52 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 506.52 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 148,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,658.55/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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