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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 506.37 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 506.37 and 340.34 is: 469.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 506.37 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/506.37 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 506.37 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 172,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,335.43/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.94

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