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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 562.05 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 562.05 and 366.18 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 562.05 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/562.05 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 562.05 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 205,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,811.47/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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