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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.43, 501.19 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.43, 501.19 and 360.76 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.43 : 501.19 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.43/501.19 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.43x = 501.19 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.43x = 180,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,804.99/366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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