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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 506.28 and 361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 506.28 and 361.05 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 506.28 = 361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/506.28 = 361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 506.28 × 361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 182,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,792.39/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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