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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.49, 506.97 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.49, 506.97 and 293.91 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.49 : 506.97 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.49/506.97 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.49x = 506.97 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.49x = 149,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,003.55/367.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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