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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 505.44 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 505.44 and 352.48 is: 486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 505.44 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/505.44 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 505.44 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 178,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,157.49/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.13

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