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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 505.53 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 505.53 and 337.32 is: 464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 505.53 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/505.53 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 505.53 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 170,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,525.38/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.96

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