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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 497.20 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 497.20 and 350.60 is: 483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 497.20 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/497.20 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 497.20 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 174,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,320.30/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.08

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