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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 507.42 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 507.42 and 356.16 is: 490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 507.42 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/507.42 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 507.42 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 180,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,722.71/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.24

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