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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 508.46 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 508.46 and 294.68 is: 406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 508.46 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/508.46 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 508.46 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 149,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,832.99/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.43

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