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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 507.98 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 507.98 and 358.06 is: 493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 507.98 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/507.98 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 507.98 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 181,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,887.32/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.45

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