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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 505.89 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 505.89 and 359.30 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 505.89 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/505.89 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 505.89 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 181,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,763.75/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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