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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.25, 507.83 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.25, 507.83 and 295.45 is: 406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.25 : 507.83 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.25/507.83 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.25x = 507.83 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.25x = 150,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,035.63/369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.33

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