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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 506.66 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 506.66 and 297.27 is: 409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 506.66 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/506.66 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 506.66 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 150,613.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,613.33/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.87

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