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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.68, 513.58 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.68, 513.58 and 366.30 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.68 : 513.58 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.68/513.58 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.68x = 513.58 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.68x = 188,124.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,124.35/369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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