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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.12, 501.99 and 356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.12, 501.99 and 356.35 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.12 : 501.99 = 356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.12/501.99 = 356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.12x = 501.99 × 356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.12x = 178,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,884.14/364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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