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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 510.28 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 510.28 and 361.48 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 510.28 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/510.28 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 510.28 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 184,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,456.01/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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