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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.01, 499.47 and 360.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.01, 499.47 and 360.57 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.01 : 499.47 = 360.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.01/499.47 = 360.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.01x = 499.47 × 360.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.01x = 180,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,092.10/364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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