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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 505.62 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 505.62 and 336.96 is: 465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 505.62 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/505.62 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 505.62 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 170,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,373.72/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.35

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