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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 504.15 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 504.15 and 366.96 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 504.15 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/504.15 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 504.15 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 185,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,002.88/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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