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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 503.04 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 503.04 and 355.87 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 503.04 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/503.04 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 503.04 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 179,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,016.84/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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