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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 500.61 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 500.61 and 355.35 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 500.61 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/500.61 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 500.61 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 177,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,894.97/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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