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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 552.74 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 552.74 and 332.20 is: 500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 552.74 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/552.74 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 552.74 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 183,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,620.23/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.52

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