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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 551.08 and 337.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 551.08 and 337.61 is: 507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 551.08 = 337.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/551.08 = 337.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 551.08 × 337.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 186,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,049.42/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.02

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