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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 502.92 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 502.92 and 350.55 is: 481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 502.92 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/502.92 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 502.92 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 176,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,298.61/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.18

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