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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 504.96 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 504.96 and 358.80 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 504.96 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/504.96 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 504.96 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 181,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,179.65/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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