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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 509.93 and 362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 509.93 and 362.35 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 509.93 = 362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/509.93 = 362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 509.93 × 362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 184,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,768.77/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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