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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 502.90 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 502.90 and 358.70 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 502.90 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/502.90 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 502.90 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 180,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,390.23/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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