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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.89, 504.73 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.89, 504.73 and 356.64 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.89 : 504.73 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.89/504.73 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.89x = 504.73 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.89x = 180,006.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,006.91/366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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