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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 505.38 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 505.38 and 350.68 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 505.38 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/505.38 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 505.38 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 177,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,226.66/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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