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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 508.45 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 508.45 and 294.28 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 508.45 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/508.45 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 508.45 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 149,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,626.67/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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