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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 499.37 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 499.37 and 353.16 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 499.37 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/499.37 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 499.37 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 176,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,355.74/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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