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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 505.18 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 505.18 and 364.56 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 505.18 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/505.18 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 505.18 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 184,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,168.42/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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