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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 503.08 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 503.08 and 335.98 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 503.08 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/503.08 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 503.08 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 169,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,024.61/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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