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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 504.40 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 504.40 and 345.12 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 504.40 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/504.40 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 504.40 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 174,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,078.53/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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