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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 504.38 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 504.38 and 356.30 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 504.38 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/504.38 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 504.38 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 179,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,708.85/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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