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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 504.63 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 504.63 and 334 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 504.63 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/504.63 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 504.63 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 168,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,546.42/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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