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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 506.96 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 506.96 and 361.02 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 506.96 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/506.96 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 506.96 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 183,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,022.70/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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