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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 506.49 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 506.49 and 337.44 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 506.49 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/506.49 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 506.49 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 170,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,909.99/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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