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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 500.78 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 500.78 and 354.44 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 500.78 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/500.78 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 500.78 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 177,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,494.69/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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