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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 509.42 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 509.42 and 363.30 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 509.42 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/509.42 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 509.42 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 185,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,070.47/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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