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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 507.76 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 507.76 and 294.47 is: 406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 507.76 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/507.76 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 507.76 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 149,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,516.81/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.10

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