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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 506.16 and 345.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 506.16 and 345.93 is: 477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 506.16 = 345.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/506.16 = 345.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 506.16 × 345.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 175,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,095.93/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.82

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