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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 508.45 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 508.45 and 362.53 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 508.45 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/508.45 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 508.45 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 184,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,328.38/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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