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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 504.75 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 504.75 and 356.64 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 504.75 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/504.75 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 504.75 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 180,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,014.04/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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