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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 504.17 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 504.17 and 345.87 is: 476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 504.17 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/504.17 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 504.17 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 174,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,378.79/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.22

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