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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 504.66 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 504.66 and 359.28 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 504.66 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/504.66 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 504.66 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 181,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,314.24/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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