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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 506.34 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 506.34 and 355.88 is: 491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 506.34 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/506.34 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 506.34 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 180,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,196.28/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.11

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