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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 498.32 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 498.32 and 357.08 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 498.32 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/498.32 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 498.32 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 177,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,940.11/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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