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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 494.19 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 494.19 and 355.65 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 494.19 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/494.19 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 494.19 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 175,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,758.67/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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