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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 500.90 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 500.90 and 354.48 is: 487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 500.90 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/500.90 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 500.90 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 177,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,559.03/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.69

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