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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 505.77 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 505.77 and 366.23 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 505.77 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/505.77 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 505.77 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 185,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,228.15/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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