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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.59, 497.69 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.59, 497.69 and 236.03 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.59 : 497.69 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.59/497.69 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.59x = 497.69 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.59x = 117,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,469.77/360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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