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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 506.56 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 506.56 and 361.04 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 506.56 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/506.56 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 506.56 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 182,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,888.42/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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