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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.65, 500.54 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.65, 500.54 and 236.39 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.65 : 500.54 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.65/500.54 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.65x = 500.54 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.65x = 118,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,322.65/362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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