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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.45, 506.99 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.45, 506.99 and 357.75 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.45 : 506.99 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.45/506.99 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.45x = 506.99 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.45x = 181,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,376.57/368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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