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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.62, 499.70 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.62, 499.70 and 358.08 is: 493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.62 : 499.70 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.62/499.70 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.62x = 499.70 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.62x = 178,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,932.58/362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.44

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