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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 498.62 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 498.62 and 361 is: 494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 498.62 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/498.62 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 498.62 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 180,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,001.82/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.89

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