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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 502.37 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 502.37 and 362.10 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 502.37 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/502.37 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 502.37 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 181,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,909.61/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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