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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 506.72 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 506.72 and 293.72 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 506.72 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/506.72 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 506.72 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 148,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,832.00/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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