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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 496.13 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 496.13 and 366.30 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 496.13 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/496.13 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 496.13 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 181,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,730.59/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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