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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.35, 510.13 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.35, 510.13 and 294.91 is: 407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.35 : 510.13 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.35/510.13 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.35x = 510.13 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.35x = 150,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,442.44/369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.32

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