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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 503.35 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 503.35 and 358.58 is: 496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 503.35 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/503.35 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 503.35 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 180,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,489.45/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.86

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