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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 506.07 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 506.07 and 363.58 is: 502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 506.07 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/506.07 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 506.07 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 183,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,995.67/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.29

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