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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 501.69 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 501.69 and 352.68 is: 483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 501.69 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/501.69 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 501.69 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 176,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,936.03/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.27

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