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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 506.04 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 506.04 and 308.36 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 506.04 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/506.04 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 506.04 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 156,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,042.49/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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