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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 549.51 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 549.51 and 336.28 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 549.51 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/549.51 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 549.51 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 184,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,789.22/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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