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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 550.26 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 550.26 and 336.78 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 550.26 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/550.26 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 550.26 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 185,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,316.56/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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