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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 508.62 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 508.62 and 295.02 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 508.62 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/508.62 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 508.62 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 150,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,053.07/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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