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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 506.37 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 506.37 and 335.46 is: 463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 506.37 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/506.37 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 506.37 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 169,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,866.88/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.28

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