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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 496.13 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 496.13 and 366.90 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 496.13 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/496.13 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 496.13 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 182,028.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,028.26/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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