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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.33, 549.86 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.33, 549.86 and 336.63 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.33 : 549.86 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.33/549.86 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.33x = 549.86 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.33x = 185,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,097.69/366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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