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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 507.60 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 507.60 and 355.60 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 507.60 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/507.60 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 507.60 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 180,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,502.56/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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