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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 508.37 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 508.37 and 294.75 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 508.37 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/508.37 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 508.37 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 149,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,840.58/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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