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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.89, 507.71 and 294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.89, 507.71 and 294.73 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.89 : 507.71 = 294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.89/507.71 = 294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.89x = 507.71 × 294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.89x = 149,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,637.37/367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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