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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 502.06 and 352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 502.06 and 352.61 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 502.06 = 352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/502.06 = 352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 502.06 × 352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 177,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,027.98/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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