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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 502.82 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 502.82 and 352.50 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 502.82 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/502.82 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 502.82 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 177,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,244.93/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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