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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 501.54 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 501.54 and 355.23 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 501.54 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/501.54 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 501.54 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 178,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,162.05/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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