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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 496.20 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 496.20 and 358.05 is: 493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 496.20 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/496.20 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 496.20 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 177,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,664.41/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.97

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