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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 551.46 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 551.46 and 334.02 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 551.46 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/551.46 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 551.46 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 184,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,198.67/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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