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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 505.98 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 505.98 and 317.52 is: 438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 505.98 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/505.98 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 505.98 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 160,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,658.77/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.17

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