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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 501.13 and 357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 501.13 and 357.73 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 501.13 = 357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/501.13 = 357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 501.13 × 357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 179,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,269.23/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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