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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.99, 507.66 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.99, 507.66 and 294.41 is: 406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.99 : 507.66 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.99/507.66 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.99x = 507.66 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.99x = 149,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,460.18/367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.15

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