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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 502.30 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 502.30 and 355.96 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 502.30 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/502.30 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 502.30 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 178,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,798.71/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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