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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 502.47 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 502.47 and 354.06 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 502.47 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/502.47 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 502.47 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 177,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,904.53/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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