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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 501.36 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 501.36 and 368.40 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 501.36 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/501.36 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 501.36 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 184,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,701.02/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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