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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.79, 504.18 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.79, 504.18 and 359.01 is: 498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.79 : 504.18 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.79/504.18 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.79x = 504.18 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.79x = 181,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,005.66/362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.93

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