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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 503.55 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 503.55 and 355.19 is: 491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 503.55 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/503.55 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 503.55 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 178,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,853.41/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.05

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