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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 505.31 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 505.31 and 337.60 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 505.31 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/505.31 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 505.31 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 170,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,592.24/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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