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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 505.33 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 505.33 and 340.48 is: 468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 505.33 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/505.33 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 505.33 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 172,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,052.64/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.93

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