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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 510.93 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 510.93 and 292.74 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 510.93 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/510.93 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 510.93 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 149,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,569.65/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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