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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 506.88 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 506.88 and 358.56 is: 494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 506.88 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/506.88 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 506.88 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 181,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,746.89/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.31

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