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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.99, 496.64 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.99, 496.64 and 361.46 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.99 : 496.64 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.99/496.64 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.99x = 496.64 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.99x = 179,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,515.49/362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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