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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 498.03 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 498.03 and 358.44 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 498.03 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/498.03 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 498.03 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 178,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,512.53/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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