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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 499.81 and 351.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 499.81 and 351.19 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 499.81 = 351.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/499.81 = 351.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 499.81 × 351.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 175,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,528.27/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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