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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 505.98 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 505.98 and 355.65 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 505.98 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/505.98 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 505.98 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 179,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,951.79/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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